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IT Glitch Sparks Scandal in Courts Over Missing Evidence

8/9/2025

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The HM Courts & Tribunals Service is under fire for allegedly concealing an IT glitch that led to missing evidence in court cases. A leaked report exposed judges making decisions without full information, prompting former officials like Sir James Munby to label it a "scandal." Despite the uproar, HMCTS insists that no case outcomes were compromised.

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Story summary

The HM Courts & Tribunals Service is under fire for allegedly concealing an IT glitch that led to missing evidence in court cases. A leaked report exposed judges making decisions without full information, prompting former officials like Sir James Munby to label it a "scandal." Despite the uproar, HMCTS insists that no case outcomes were compromised.